Inquiry into life insurance legal expenses and oversight
Investigators push to detail payments by New York Life Mutual and Equitable for legal services tied to legislative supervision. Officials will explain who appeared before committees and which measures were deemed detrimental, with $13,333.31 cited for Equitable in one year. Western commissioners from five states join in examining the firms, starting with New York Life.
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New York
New York Life
the Mutual
Equitable
Andrew Hamilton
McCall
Hamilton
United States
Mutual
Short
W. F. Thummel
Thummel
Mg Life Insurance Companies
Planned Meeting for Industrial Peace Association Forming
Plan widely indorsed for October 6 meeting at Typographical Temple to form a permanent arbitration commission between employers and employees led by P H Scullen of the National Industrial Peace Association. Indorsements from Business Men's Association Employers' Association Master Builders' Association and Catholic University faculty in sociology.
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Industrial Peace Association
Typographice Temple
Arbitration Commission
P. H. Scullen
National Industrial Peace Association
Scullen
Business Men’s Association
J F. Oyster
Associaton
Master Builders’ Association
Secullen Haa
Mer O'Connell
Catholic Univeralts
Anthracite stock rise fuels westbound shipments
Special to The Washington Post from Pottstown reports September anthracite output largely stocked, totaling up to 5,000,000 tons with 2,500,000 tons added to September surplus. Reading Company moves coal to Susquehanna Coal, sending nearly two thirds west, given looming Great Lakes navigation closure and potential regional strike next spring. Wilmington dispatch notes white prisoners whipped at Newcastle County workhouse, historically rare, with few black inmates among culprits.
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Washington Post
Pottstown
Reading Company
Beac
Susquehanna Coal Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Great Lakes
German trade proposals near ready for Washington dispatch
The German government has prepared definite proposals for a commercial treaty with the United States and plans to forward them to Washington. The materials were gathered at the suggestion of the State Department after a June inquiry into German aims, with chamber of commerce reports and trades input guiding the policy. Dr. von Koerner leads the foreign office division handling trade and consular policies, while American businesspeople in Germany note cautiously improving prospects for reciprocity.
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Basia
Washington
Berlin
United States
State Department
Germany
von Buelow
Foreign Office
von Koerner
New York
New Rail Road Rate Bill Aims for Shipper Support
Senators Elkins and Foraker advocate a new rate bill not granting the Interstate Commerce Commission rate making power. The plan seeks court review and added federal judges instead, to ease legal handling. The proposal aims to win shippers’ backing and pass Senate committee support despite opposing party positions.
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Elkins
Foraker
Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Banator Foraker
Belléefontains
Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio Republicans
Taft
W. J. Bryan
Richard Olney
House
Wilson to Address Negroes at Richmond Convention
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson accepts invitation to speak at the National Association of Colored Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges annual convention in Richmond December 27 28 and 29. President Wright of the Georgia State Industrial College for colored students and R R Wright recruit speakers. Wright recalls a Howard anecdote and Whittier poem linked to progress.
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R. R. Wright
National Association of Colored Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
Georgia State Industrial College For Colored Students
Association
Richmond
J. W. Lyons
the Treasury
Wilson
Wright
South
O. O. Howard
North
John Greenleaf Whittier
Brisk Auction Sells Rare Colonial and Continental Coins
Nearly 800 sets of rare coins and paper money sold at auction in New York by Thomas E Eider, drawing about 90 000. Top price for an Oak Tree shilling of 1062 and Lord Baltimore shilling of 1059. A United States silver dollar of 1797 fetched 360.50, while a Morgan gold piece, 1864 cent, and a 1793 1 cent piece brought high sums from private collectors across New England and the Midwest.
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New York
Thomas E Eider
Collectors’ Club
New England
New Jersey
Michigan
United States
Boston
Stagnant Markets Amid High Confidence and Low Rates
A Washington Post summary notes a dull yet firm week in the stock market as investors waited for clearer money signals. Despite expansive credit and strong national prosperity, public stock speculation remained weak while rates in London and U.S. money markets edged higher, prompting questions about liquidity and gold demand.
New York Market Quotation Analysis Now Cites Bucket Shops
The Sept 12 report notes cheaper money linked to broader credit, rising national banks and deposits, and a surge in bucket shop activity. It cites major corporates like Canadian Pacific and Central Leather, plus railroads and utilities, with total daily volume at 448,300 shares and commentary from Daniel F. Kellogg.
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New York
Pena Pasion Bane Anaconda Mining Co
Ees Oe
Ae Trust Coni
Brocyien Testa
Canadian Pacific
Central Leather
Chesapeake and Onl
Chicago
Alton
Northwestern
Wall Street
Colorado
Denver
Rio
Pic
Ular
General Electric
Hocking Valley
Duroia Cen
International Metper
International Paper Ptd
Hide and Leather
American Ice Securities
International Pump Ptd
Central
Rineau City
Southern Pfa
Louteville
Nashville
Mexican Central
Minn
St Loui
Ieart
Thousanda
Missouri Paciflc
Hou
Tea Eta Ae
Eic
Stock Exchange
Nat. BR. R
Mexico
Ny York Central
Norcie
Norfolk and Western
North American
Stock Exchange House
Grey
St. L
Fan F
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Tennesmae Coal and Tron
Toledo
Union Pacific
United States
Bank- wells-Fargo
Wees
Westinghouse
Daniel F. Kellogg
Wisconsin Central
WYBH
W. B. Hibbs & Co
F Street
New York Stock Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Washington Stock Exchange
Tobacco Prices Maintained in Key Markets Report
Inland tobacco markets show heavier loose-leaf sales and prices up about $2 per hundred over last year with American Tobacco Company buying the majority of offerings. Petersburg reports average crop weight down due to wet weather while storage and warehouse sales in Winston-Salem rise. New York markets show steady money on call and firm time loans.
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American Tobacco Company
Washington Port
Danville
Petersburg
Winston-Salem
N. C
New York
Lloans
Prime Mercantile Piper
Sterling Exchange
New York Bank Statement Shows Mixed Weekly Results
The New York clearing banks report a larger deposits total and rising circulation while loans shrink modestly. Reserve surplus grows to about 7.44 million with reductions in deposits and required reserves offset by gains in specie and legal tenders. Springing figures reflect shifts in subtreasury movements and London imports.
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New York
United States
New York Associated Banks
Jargar
London
Local Butter and Eggs Market Report Describes Steady Supply
Fresh arrivals from multiple states push butter and eggs to abundant supply though quality varies. Prices for creamery and factory products range from 16 to 39 cents per pound with many items discounted due to defects and shifting demand.
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West Viewinia
Virginia
North Carolina
Ee Moraie
New York Grain Prices and Wheat Market Report
New York market notes rye barley and corn with receipts and spot prices. Wheat shows active liquidation and a cent decline despite no bull support, with December and May futures quoted. Corn and oats futures move slowly with quiet options, while spot grains remain steady though mixed.
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New York
West
Reading
Buffalo
Duluth
O. B. Aflort
New York Cotton Prices From Hibbs & Co. Report
W B Hibbs & Co. furnishes New York Cotton figures with bid and ask data. Prices show high and low readings across December January and May contracts. The report lists exchange affiliations and broker details for market reference.
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W. B. Hibbs & Co
Bankers and Brokers
F Street
New York Stock Exchange
Washington
Chicago Board of Trade
A. High
Ieom
New York Produce Prices Mixed Across Dairies and Grains
New York market notes show butter steady, cheese quiet, hogs firm, and flour dull with high U S patent prices. Cornmeal, hay, hops, hides, wool, beef, pork, and lard display varied steady to unsettled movements. Metals trading subdued with copper and lead showing cautious gains amid demand expectations.
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New York
Minnesota
Conrae
Pacific Coast
Galveston
California
Texas
Act
Mesa
Elty
India
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Japan
Cordova
Teoh
Baltimore Markets Amid Mixed Grain and Dairy Voices
Baltimore market notes show quiet wheat demand and firm corn and oats receipts. Reports list grain prices, receipts, and small changes across corn oats rye and beans, with butter eggs cheese and sugar steady. also a fire at Washington Court House causes major local losses and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for injuries.
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Baltimore
Caporia
Wample
Beiindey
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